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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Productivity

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders

In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Artificial Intelligence

Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration

The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.

By Andy Roberts • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Health Technologies

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
HiBob acquires Pento to advance UK payroll services
Human Capital Management

HiBob acquires Pento to advance UK payroll services

HiBob takes major leap in UK payroll services with Pento acquisition, integrating the cloud-based automation platform with its HR offering 'Bob' to tackle payroll complexities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
EduTech

UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme

UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Founders stories

Cado Security uncovers sophisticated Linux malware campaign
Malware

Cado Security uncovers sophisticated Linux malware campaign

Cado Security Labs uncovers an unreported Linux malware campaign exploiting misconfigured servers, leveraging a pioneering platform to counteract the comprehensive cyber assault.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Who defines you as a woman
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: Who defines you as a woman

On International Women's Day 2024, a veteran female leader in tech argues that a woman's identity is self-defined, despite persistent prejudice in male-dominated industries.

By Kam Kaila • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution

Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.

By Judith Harrington and Sophie O’Grady • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias

Amid biases and inadequate leadership representation, remote work facilitates inclusive growth opportunities and improved work-life balance for women worldwide.

By Barbara Matthews • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
QX Lab AI unveils world-first hybrid GenAI in 100 languages
Semiconductors

QX Lab AI unveils world-first hybrid GenAI in 100 languages

QX Lab AI has released a breakthrough AGI service dubbed Ask QX, democratising AI via a multi-lingual platform with comprehensive Indian language coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
85% of Australian eCommerce content found to be plagiarised
Digital Transformation

85% of Australian eCommerce content found to be plagiarised

Australian AI-driven SEO solutions specialist, OptiDan, reveals alarming levels of duplicate and plagiarised content amongst eCommerce retailers in its comprehensive industry study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Quantum Computing

Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost

Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
CarbonHQ bags AUD $600,000 pre-seed funding to streamline carbon projects
Clean technologies

CarbonHQ bags AUD $600,000 pre-seed funding to streamline carbon projects

Climate startup CarbonHQ raises AUD $600,000 in pre-seed funding to boost transparency in volatile carbon market and expedite Carbon credits projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024